"Mujibabad Murdabad” says Hasnat at Gopalganj rally
Banned Chhatra League, AL men attack NCP rally stage in Gopalganj
BNP has urged the interim government to immediately announce a clear roadmap for holding a free, fair and inclusive general election by December this year. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Tuesday (May 27), the party’s Standing
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman held a closed-door meeting with members of Dhaka University’s White Panel — a group of teachers aligned with Bangladeshi nationalist ideology — as political tensions continue to simmer across Bangladesh. The meeting, which lasted
The National Standing Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has reviewed the ongoing political and administrative developments in the country during a meeting held in Dhaka on Monday night. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting virtually from
The Local Government Division is currently awaiting a court verdict before proceeding with the oath-taking of Ishraque Hossain as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), as the matter remains pending in the Supreme Court. In a statement issued on Tuesday (May 27), Md Salahuddin,
The Appellate Division on Tuesday acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam of his death sentence in a crimes against humanity case, overturning the earlier verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal. A seven-member bench led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said that the country is heading towards a major change as autocracy is on the way out. Speaking at a discussion marking the 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, held at the National Press Club
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the culture of enforced disappearances must end in order to uphold human rights in Bangladesh. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Week of the Disappeared, he expressed solidarity with the families of victims who
Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have threatened to escalate their protests if he is not sworn in as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) within the next 24 hours. The warning came during a sit-in demonstration inside Nagar Bhaban—the DSCC headquarters—on
Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) for the southern region, warned that any obstruction to government reform efforts will be strongly resisted. He also urged everyone to support the government and its reform programmes. Hasnat Abdullah
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the next national election must be held within December this year. He made the remarks in a video message played during a discussion marking the 18th founding anniversary of the National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday (May 25).
A Dhaka court on Sunday (May 25) sentenced expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papia to four years in jail in a money laundering case. Judge Md Monjurul Hossain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-8 passed the verdict in her absence, also fining her Tk 5 lakh, with an additional
Top leaders from eight political parties and organisations are set to hold a crucial meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (May 25) evening amid rising political tensions and ongoing discussions over his possible resignation. The meeting will take place at the
The BNP has urged Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus to announce an election roadmap by December, citing the current political situation. BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain revealed the demand after a meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna on
A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) started meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday night (May 24) to discuss the ongoing political situation in Bangladesh. The delegation led by senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain reached the State Guest
The National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam on Saturday (May 24) called on the interim government to simultaneously announce the upcoming July Declaration, a roadmap for judicial reforms, and plans for the next general election. He said the country is facing an
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to hold separate meetings with the opposition parties BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday (May 24) evening. According to sources, Dr Yunus will meet with BNP representatives at 7:30 p.m. at the Jamuna residence, followed by a meeting with
Nahid Islam, Convener of the Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP), on Friday claimed that a fresh plan is being made from Delhi to destabilize Bangladesh and divide the nation. He made the remarks in a post on his verified Facebook page in the evening. “Our goal is to free
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said the resignation of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is not a demand of his party, but a personal matter of the CA. Salahuddin made the remark in a private TV channel talk show he participated on Friday (May 23). He said if Chief
Leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh staged a protest rally after Juma prayers on Friday (May 23) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, pressing four specific demands. The protest was organised by the Dhaka city unit of Hefazat-e-Islam. After the rally, they also
BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has declared himself the “people’s mayor” and pledged swift action for waste management ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He made the statement today, a day after the High Court dismissed a writ seeking to block his oath as mayor of Dhaka South City